Vacancy title:
Laundry Attendant/Medical Attendant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Healthcare, Cleaning & Facilities, Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
Maternity Africa

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 11 2026

Duty Station:
Kivulini Maternity Centre, Arusha | Arusha

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Who are we?

Maternity Africa is a Christian-based not-for-profit organization that endeavours to provide fistula treatment and quality maternity care for all marginalized women throughout Tanzania. We do this through clinical excellence and in the example of displaying love, kindness and compassion indiscriminatory to all our patients accessing care.

Maternity Africa operates from its base at Kivulini Maternity Centre outside the city of Arusha in Northern Tanzania.

About the role.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Hospital Laundry Attendant to join our patients care team. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. In this role, you will be responsible for the collection, sorting, washing, drying, pressing/ironing, folding, and distribution of hospital linens and staff uniforms. You will also maintain the cleanliness and organization of the laundry room, equipment and machinery.

Role Responsibilities:

• Collect and sort soiled linens from patient rooms and other areas of the hospital.
• Operate industrial washing machines and dryers.
• Wash, maintain and perform minor repairs on employees’ uniforms.
• Fold and stack clean linens.
• Distribute clean linens to patient rooms and other areas of the hospital.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the laundry room and drying areas.
• Adhere to all safety and infection control protocols.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and certifications, Experience and Skills required.

• Must have an O-level (Secondary School Certificate).
• A certificate in Laundry Operations or Assistant Nursing.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a hospital laundry attendant.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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To apply.

All interested candidates should send their qualifications credential certificates, a cover letter, and a curriculum vitae by 11th February, 2026.

Disclaimer!

Maternity Africa do not charge or ask for any recruitment fees at any stage of its recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, tribe, gender, age, marital status, disability or any other status.

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